Cai Zhen Fashionable Hot Pot (Youyi Garden Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.1
No. 257 Tengfei Avenue
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Harbin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 257 Tengfei Avenue. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Frozen Tofu, Spam, Pickled Vegetables.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Harbin
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 257 Tengfei Avenue
- Popular dishes: Frozen Tofu, Spam, Pickled Vegetables, Crispy Pork Strips, Tripe
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Dishes
Frozen TofuFrozen tofu is made by freezing fresh tofu, which develops a honeycomb-like structure inside with many pores and good elasticity. It can be cooked with various ingredients, offering a rich and diverse texture.
SpamSpam is a canned food product made primarily from pork, processed through grinding, seasoning, and steaming. It has a fine texture and delicious taste, commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, barbecue dishes, or eaten directly sliced.
Pickled VegetablesSide dishes usually consist of seasonal vegetables, pickled foods, or cooked meats, simply seasoned and arranged on the plate for serving. Fresh ingredients and a refreshing taste make them an excellent appetizer for the table.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
TripeTripe, primarily made from the rumen of cattle, is finely processed to achieve a tender texture. It is typically sliced and served with spicy hot pot or cold dressing, offering a crisp and refreshing taste—making it a popular choice in hot pot dishes.
KelpKelp is a dish primarily made with kelp as the main ingredient, typically prepared by mixing it cold, boiling it into soup, or stir-frying. Kelp is rich in iodine and various minerals, with a smooth and tender texture, making it one of the most common seafood products.
Octopus BallOctopus balls are a snack featuring octopus as the main ingredient. The preparation involves chopping fresh octopus and mixing it with starch, egg liquid, and other ingredients to form balls, which are then cooked by frying or steaming. The balls have a golden, crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior.
Bamboo ShootBamboo shoots are young bamboo stems harvested in spring. After blanching or boiling, they can be eaten directly or used in cooking. Common preparations include stir-frying, making soups, cold dishes, or pairing with meats—such as stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork slices or bamboo shoot stewed chicken—offering a crisp and tender texture.
LambMade primarily with lamb, typically using leg or shoulder meat, the meat is cut into pieces and blanched in water to remove any odor, then simmered or braised with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. It can also be roasted or stir-fried to achieve tender, flavorful meat.
Fatty Lamb NoodlesFeyang粉 is a noodle dish primarily made with mutton, using mutton bone broth as the base, combined with vermicelli or rice noodles, and cooked with mutton slices, green onions, and ginger.
Shrimp pasteShrimp paste is a dish primarily made from fresh shrimp. The preparation method mainly involves removing the shells from the shrimp, mashing them into shrimp paste, and then mixing in an appropriate amount of starch, egg white, and other seasonings until well combined. Through specific techniques, it forms a smooth and tender shrimp paste. During cooking, shrimp paste is commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, soups, or stir-fries, offering a delicious taste and rich nutrition.
Mixed Bean DishA cold dish made with various bean products like tofu skin, bamboo shoots, soybeans, and mung beans, seasoned and served chilled for a refreshing taste.
Bone MarrowBone marrow is a rich, savory dish made from the marrow inside animal bones, often roasted or simmered to enhance its creamy texture and deep flavor.